Supercharged Toyota 86 Performance Specifications, what to expect?

[8-SiX]

With all the information flying around about a Supercharged Toyota 86 being developed by TRD (Toyota Racing Development), for performance specifications, what can we expect?

Approx how much horsepower & torque?
Possible suspension upgrade?
Bigger brakes?
How much faster could it be in the 1/4 mile/ 1/8th mile?
What other options/features might it come with?


Here's some articles on the Supercharged Toyota 86 by TRD.

Supercharged Toyota GT 86 in the pipeline


The Toyota GT 86 and their Subaru and Scion siblings have been well received so far, however general consensus is there is still room for improvements. You might be pleased, yet unsurprised to hear the Japanese manufacturer is working on an even hotter version.

The source of the information comes from the GT 86's chief engineer Tetsu Tada who has confirmed the hotter model is well past the consideration stage. In fact, test cars are already out on the road and being evaluated by Toyota Racing Developments.

The existing Subaru sourced 197bhp (147 kW / 200PS) 2.0 naturally aspirated boxer engine will benefit from a supercharger which should boost the overall power output by at least 50bhp. The existing chassis is believed to be strong enough to easily cope with the extra power, but Toyota will be working on an improved suspension system.

Interestingly Tada also revealed some performance specifications of the standard model. This is something we have been craving for since the unveiling of the Toyota GT 86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. The standard GT 86 will accelerate from 0-62mph (0-100kph) in around 6.8sec in addition to a top speed of 143mph (230 km/h).

Read more: Supercharged Toyota GT 86 in the pipeline

Toyota GT 86 With TRD Supercharged Already In The Works


Toyota‘s GT 86 hasn’t even made its way into the hands of consumers, but a high-performance variant of the new sports coupe is already in the works out in Japan.

It doesn’t appear that Toyota’s willing to just sit around and play second fiddle to Subaru‘s BRZ with Chief Engineer Tetsuo Tada telling the media that supercharged test cars have already been made and are currently being scrutinized by Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

In the past, TRD has been known to develop superchargers for various Toyota models, including Scion‘s tC coupe. With the FR-S inevitably taking over as Scion’s top-of-the-line sports coupe, seeing a TRD variant equipped with a supercharger would be no surprise. Toyota prefers the supercharger approach since it’s simpler than increasing the engine size, and altering throttle response with a turbocharger would compromise the car’s performance objections.

What will be really exciting is if TRD takes on the GT 86 from bumper to bumper, offering styling accessories and even suspension components to go along with a supercharger option. Hopefully all of this goodness will make its way to America and onto our FR-S.

Report: Supercharged Toyota 86 in Development by TRD



A new report by Autocar is that a supercharged version of the Toyota 86 is already under development, by TRD. Chief engineer Tetsuo Tada is said to favor the supercharger approach because it is simpler to achieve than increasing engine size and doesn’t wreck throttle response as turbocharging might. More info INSIDE.

As always, until announced officially by manufacturers, everything remains rumor, so always take it with a grain of salt.

[BDRFRS]

Why waste your time with a Supercharger when Subaru has adaptable turbo kits for the boxer? I think its a waste of time on Toyota/TRD's part. After all it is fact a joint venture - they could rebadge the Suby parts as TRD.

On another note..... I'd love to see something along the lines of the E36 BMW M3 Lightweight Edition made by TRD. That would just be the icing on the cake.

[txmatrix2nr]

The supposed TRD R spec version is speculated to weigh 200lbs less than production, no back seats, gauges in place of a radio, and a rollcage. At least thats what ive read around the forums. I think that a turbo would change its handling characteristics too much. Turbo cars tend to be a little peaky. If youve ever driven an S2000 and hit VTEC in the middle of a sweeping turn you'll know what i mean. The sudden change in torque makes the line between grip and loss of traction very sharp. I like the supercharger idea way more just because its boost by engine load/rpm, giving better throttle response. Its pretty much like running a larger displacement engine.

I guess Id go with a Rotrex centrifugal charger. Throttle response like a supercharger and the compressor efficiency of a turbo...not to mention intercooled

[FR_S_Fan]

On another note..... I'd love to see something along the lines of the E36 BMW M3 Lightweight Edition made by TRD. That would just be the icing on the cake.

I think this will happen eventually. It only makes sense to make a car like the FR-S better and better otherwise other manufactures will step in and take over such as Nissan, Mazda, Honda, etc.

As for performance, with the extra power, they should be upgrading the suspension, brakes, and tires so we actually get to experience the increased performance without loosing grip, too much body roll, and not enough stopping power. It would suck if you can't push it to it's peak

[import_nation]

260hp 210 lbs of torque. Random numbers guess!

[dboz]

You guys plan on dumping TONS of money into a low buck performance car. Even with FI, you are still looking at under 300hp. Brakes, suspension, etc. You can get all those items included with other cars already. They may not be as light, but adding bigger brakes will surely add more weight. The brakes on their now are wimpy two piston fronts and one piston rears. Any upgrade would be to 4 front and two rear at the least. Larger caliper equals more weight with a larger rotor which also equals more weight. Supercharger equals a lot more weight. You may save some with exhaust, but I am starting to have my doubts.

I saw 50hp with a supercharger. That has to run in the 3-4k range at the least. That is barely worth doing. 25% is all they can get with one? They should be able to at least pull 100HP with any supercharger unless the head sucks. A 50% gain is pretty typical for most SC out there.

[import_nation]

Because its a 2.0 liter, FI wont give it that much gains without using tons of pressure which I doubt the stock motor will take. The TRD supercharger, if one will exist, is most likely going to run well under 10psi. I don't expect to see that much power increase. There will be aftermarket superchargers and pulleys that will push this car well beyond 300whp via forced induction but you are going to have to upgrade a bunch of other things to support the extra power.

People will mod the Scion FR-S no matter what. Its unavoidable... Its the new Japanese tuner toy car. RWD 2.0L 4 cylinder, sportish styling, jdm, only a recipe for the tuner market.

[dboz]

Because its a 2.0 liter, FI wont give it that much gains without using tons of pressure which I doubt the stock motor will take. The TRD supercharger, if one will exist, is most likely going to run well under 10psi. I don't expect to see that much power increase. There will be aftermarket superchargers and pulleys that will push this car well beyond 300whp via forced induction but you are going to have to upgrade a bunch of other things to support the extra power.

People will mod the Scion FR-S no matter what. Its unavoidable... Its the new Japanese tuner toy car. RWD 2.0L 4 cylinder, sportish styling, jdm, only a recipe for the tuner market.

Best summation I have seen you make! Right on.

[import_nation]

So DBOZ have you figured out whether the Scion FR-S is going to be something you are going to consider?